Fredericia secured their first Superliga win by defeating Silkeborg 2-0 on Sunday, adding to Silkeborg’s winless start to the season. Silkeborg now has zero points and a goal difference of 0-5 after two games.

The newly promoted Fredericia team scored both goals in the first half, leaving Silkeborg coach Kent Nielsen deeply disappointed with his team’s performance.

Nielsen told TV 2 Sport that the team “missed the mark” in the first half and acknowledged that their performance “couldn’t get any worse.” He noted that while the team showed more energy and created chances in the second half, it wasn’t enough to change the outcome. During halftime, Nielsen substituted three players in an attempt to revitalize the team, but the changes did not lead to any points.

Nielsen explained that he chose to provide support rather than shout at the team, opting to bring in players known for their energy.

Silkeborg will now focus on their upcoming Conference League qualification match against Icelandic team Akureyri on Thursday. This follows a disappointing 1-1 draw in the first leg at home.

Fredericia coach Michael Hansen expressed his delight at securing the team’s first Superliga victory. Hansen emphasized the importance of demonstrating their ability to compete and the need to maintain a confident attitude on the field. He stated that the team always believed they deserved to be in the Superliga.